Fanon

Set during the Algerian War, this biographical drama follows Frantz Fanon, a psychiatrist from Martinique who becomes the head of a department at the Blida psychiatric hospital. His progressive approach to medicine clashes with the views of his colleagues within the colonial system. As tensions rise between the French army and independence movements, Fanon and his wife, Josie, become involved in the struggle for Algerian sovereignty.

The film was directed by Jean-Claude Barny, marking his second feature following Nèg maron. The screenplay was written by Barny and Philippe Bernard. The cast is led by Alexandre Bouyer as Fanon and Déborah François as Josie, with additional performances by Stanislas Merhar, Mehdi Senoussi, Olivier Gourmet, and Salomé Partouche.

Produced as a collaboration between Belgium, Canada, Luxembourg, and France, the project had a budget of 3 million USD. It earned 2 million USD at the worldwide box office. The film has received a moderate reception from viewers, holding a rating of 6.2/10 on IMDb based on 336 votes and a score of 6.6/10 on TMDB from 37 votes.